—Bike with us through the watershed! (Noon to 3pm)—

The Nine Mile Run Bike Tour & Block Party is back for its second year! This year’s guided bike tour will cover 9 miles through the watershed communities of Wilkinsburg, Regent Square, Swissvale, Homewood, Edgewood, and of course, lower Frick Park. We will explore green rainwater initiatives, community projects, and watershed features as we leisurely, and safely, traverse the watershed neighborhoods, with ride marshals from the Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club. For those of you who joined us last year, we have created a revamped route with some new locations.

The tour will both begin and end at Biddle’s Escape coffee shop, starting at noon and finishing around 3pm. Proceeds from the Bike Tour’s ticket sales will go directly towards benefiting our urban environmental restoration programs and regional advocacy work.

Here’s what’s included in the Bike Tour:

– 9 mile guided tour of the watershed
– Refreshments & snacks along the route
– Official Bike Tour & Block Party bandannas & stickers (limited quantity)
– A coupon for free Curly’s Tin Rizzi Ice Cream, redeemable at the Block Party!

—Party with us at Biddle’s! (2pm to 5pm)—

The Bike Tour will be followed by a free entry, family friendly Block Party on Biddle’s Escape block (S. Trenton, from Biddle Ave to Union Street). Stop by from 2pm till 5pm to enjoy tasty hot dogs and burgers from Bull Dawgs, cool treats from Curly’s Tin Rizzi Ice Cream, cocktails and free samples from Wigle Whiskey, free samples from Great Lakes Brewing Company and Magic Hat Brewing Company, and fiery spices from Snakeguy’s Pepper.

Be sure to bring cash for the food trucks, as well as our raffle!

We will also be joined at the Block Party by:

– The sounds of funk and soul from Afro Yaqui Music Collective
– Latin American Children’s Fund to sell beautiful handmade greeting cards from El Salvador
– 3 Rivers Outdoor Company to host a Pre-Event Gear Drop-off for their upcoming FallGear Fest- Used Gear & New Beer
– Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse with a fun and funky crafting project
– StormWorks to sell rain barrels and landscape design services
– Free yoga classes from Mookshi Wellness Center
– Vintage goods and unique plants from the Garden Caravan
– Pittsburgh Urban Christian School, Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation, and 91.3 WYEP

What a great way to explore and celebrate your community on a fall Saturday!

More details can be found on our official event page at: ninemilerun.org/bikeparty